Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Amal Updated January 12, 2026 by Jennifer M. Amal Gender: Female Origin: Arabic Meaning: Hope, Expectation ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Amal? The name Amal is primarily a female name of Arabic origin that means Hope, Expectation. People who like the name Amal also like: Alia, Leila, Amaya, Talia, Aaliyah, Amelia, Amara, Adli, Owen, Ace, Liam, Khalil, Boris, Anatole Names like Amal: Amalie, Amil, Amali, Anelia, Analeia, Annwyl, Annlea, Amela, Aminali, Aniol, Amala, Anielo, Amelie, Ayunli, Ammiel, Amiela, Annily, Anil, Anaelle, Amiel, Amelia, Analu, Aniela, Anila, Amalia Stats for the Name Amal Amal is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Amal is currently not ranked in U.S. births